Although many skin care ranges claim to cater for different skin types - oily skin, dry skin and combination skin - it is unfortunately true that there is commonly little between these different solutions.
Hormonal shifts that occur as we reach puberty very commonly result in us having an oily skin type at this age. For most of us, the skin usually drys out as we get older, sebum production naturally reaches its peak in our teens and then slowly decreases with age. Good news maybe for anyone suffering with excessively oily skin.Pregnancy and the menopause can trigger hormonal imbalances which sometimes results in an increase in the production of sebum oil, leaving parts of the skin more oily.
Many people have what we call a combination skin type. This is when we have oily skin only in certain regions of the face, generally the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), and the other areas of the face are dry or normal.
The main causes of an oily or combination skin type are generally: Hormone levels Cosmetics and skin care lotions Humidity and hot weather Pregnancy and birth control Heredity
Cleansing Oily Skin Although it may seem like a counter-productive measure to clean oily skin with oil-based products, they do actually prove to be quite effective in ridding the skin of excess sebum. You should avoid cleansing creams since these tend to be too harsh, instead choose a pure soap with no artificial additives, or try a lightly medicated soap or antibacterial cleansing lotion.
Oily skin requires careful cleansing with warm water to prevent the pores from being clogged. As already mentioned above, avoid harsh products that will strip your skin of oil since this can bring about a reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where the sebaceous glands increase production in response to the loss of natural oils. Avoid alcohol-based products since these tend to strip too much oil from the skin. Try and limit the number of times you wash each day since overwashing can bring about reactive seborrhoea. While products that tend to leave oily skin feeling dry may seem beneficial, this can actually be detrimental since it can cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink which restricts oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and complications of the pores.
Skin care for oily skin Take care not to rub soap into the skin during cleansing since this can cause clogging. Massage the facial area with your fingertips in an outward and upward motion. Use a clarifying mask one or two times a week and a light antiseptic night cream from time to time if you suffer with acne, but these should be used sparingly. Use an oil-free moisturizer for oily skin to help maintain a shine-free complexion.
Before applying makeup, use an antiseptic day cream with active ingredients that diminish sebaceous secretions. Look for benzyl peroxide in the list of active ingredients. Choose cosmetic and oily skin care products specifically designed for oily skin, such as foundation for oily skin.
Hormonal shifts that occur as we reach puberty very commonly result in us having an oily skin type at this age. For most of us, the skin usually drys out as we get older, sebum production naturally reaches its peak in our teens and then slowly decreases with age. Good news maybe for anyone suffering with excessively oily skin.Pregnancy and the menopause can trigger hormonal imbalances which sometimes results in an increase in the production of sebum oil, leaving parts of the skin more oily.
Many people have what we call a combination skin type. This is when we have oily skin only in certain regions of the face, generally the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), and the other areas of the face are dry or normal.
The main causes of an oily or combination skin type are generally: Hormone levels Cosmetics and skin care lotions Humidity and hot weather Pregnancy and birth control Heredity
Cleansing Oily Skin Although it may seem like a counter-productive measure to clean oily skin with oil-based products, they do actually prove to be quite effective in ridding the skin of excess sebum. You should avoid cleansing creams since these tend to be too harsh, instead choose a pure soap with no artificial additives, or try a lightly medicated soap or antibacterial cleansing lotion.
Oily skin requires careful cleansing with warm water to prevent the pores from being clogged. As already mentioned above, avoid harsh products that will strip your skin of oil since this can bring about a reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where the sebaceous glands increase production in response to the loss of natural oils. Avoid alcohol-based products since these tend to strip too much oil from the skin. Try and limit the number of times you wash each day since overwashing can bring about reactive seborrhoea. While products that tend to leave oily skin feeling dry may seem beneficial, this can actually be detrimental since it can cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink which restricts oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and complications of the pores.
Skin care for oily skin Take care not to rub soap into the skin during cleansing since this can cause clogging. Massage the facial area with your fingertips in an outward and upward motion. Use a clarifying mask one or two times a week and a light antiseptic night cream from time to time if you suffer with acne, but these should be used sparingly. Use an oil-free moisturizer for oily skin to help maintain a shine-free complexion.
Before applying makeup, use an antiseptic day cream with active ingredients that diminish sebaceous secretions. Look for benzyl peroxide in the list of active ingredients. Choose cosmetic and oily skin care products specifically designed for oily skin, such as foundation for oily skin.
About the Author:
Suzi is a skin care professional and advises people on moisturizer for oily skin. You can read more about oily skin treatment at the skin care products guide where suzi writes.
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